Cale vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,256
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Callister Rank #43,579

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Callister more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cale and Callister mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cale and Callister boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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